Mon Feb 28, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
91
away
Chemistry
Cold
New York KnicksKnicks
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 91 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 32 | 26 | 24 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Knicks buried the Lakers 115-91. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.